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2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards

Posted on 23 March 2024
2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards

Congratulations to the 2024 winners!

Members of the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) and the wider oral health community gathered last night at the International Convention Centre in Sydney to celebrate the dental industry’s finest.

The Australian Dental Industry Awards were presented at a gala dinner event, in conjunction with ADX Sydney. Chaser and War on Waste presenter, Craig Reucassel provided entertainment with his humorous tongue-in-cheek take on everything from politics to the SIDCON & ADX Sydney program.

The ADIA President and Board acknowledged ADIA member and Centaur Software Co-Founder, Dr Frank Papadopoulos, for his contribution to the industry, receiving the Industry Pioneer Award. Dr Mark Wotherspoon, who has advocated tirelessly for improved dental care in the aged care sector, was also acknowledged with the Industry Award.

In accepting the Industry Award, Dr Wotherspoon said "It is an absolute honour to win this award, which is amazing in that it helps to shine a light on the need for general dentists, public and private, to lift their game."

Clinton Lewis, the winner of the Service and Support Award, paid tribute to his team and their "daily commitment to empower dental professionals to provide exceptional service, with relentless innovation.'' He said that the Award would "fuel [their] determination."

ADIA CEO, Kym De Britt, stressed the importance of honouring standout achievements in the sector. He remarked, "These awards are a way for the Association to applaud industry excellence and commend the members and groups at the forefront of improving the oral health outcomes for Australians."

We would like to congratulate all winners of the Australian Dental Industry Awards:

ADIA Board Awards

  • Women in Dentistry Scholarship: Judith Raj
  • Presidents Award: Louise McCann
  • Industry Award (Inaugural): Dr Mark Wotherspoon
  • Industry Pioneer Award: Dr Frank Papadopoulos 

Australian Dental Industry Awards

  • Emerging Dental Manufacturer or Supplier Award: Angus Pryor Dental Stars
  • Business Continuity and Sustainability Award, sponsored by My Business: Tepe
  • Thryv Innovation Award: SDI Limited
  • Educational Initiative Award: Centaur Software
  • Marketing Award: Dentsply Sirona
  • Service and Support Award: Clinton Lewis, Centaur Software
  • Outstanding Achiever: Sean Pereira, Centaur Software
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2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards Finalists Announced!

Posted on 21 December 2023
2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards Finalists Announced!

Congratulations to all finalists!

We are proud to announce the finalists in the 2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards have been determined. The Awards recognise dental product manufacturers and suppliers that have demonstrated excellence.

Winners will be announced at the 2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards gala dinner on Friday, 22 March 2024 held in conjunction with ADX Sydney at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.

Company Finalists

  • Angus Pryor/Dental Stars
  • Avant Dental
  • Centaur Software Development Pty Ltd
  • Credabl
  • Dentalife Australia
  • Dentsply Sirona
  • Henry Schein
  • Henry Schein One
  • SDI Limited
  • TePe Australia & NZ
  • The OrthoED Institute
  • William Green Pty Ltd

Individual Finalists

  • Clinton Lewis - Centaur Software Development Pty Ltd
  • Judy Lindsay - Henry Schein
  • Liam Fleming - Credabl
  • Roya Riazi - Dentsply Sirona
  • Sean Perera - Centaur Software Development Pty Ltd
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ADIA congratulates Senators of the Inquiry into the Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia

Posted by ADIA on 1 December 2023
ADIA congratulates Senators of the Inquiry into the Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia

We asked them and they listened!
 
During the consultation period for the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Dental Services in Australia, an alliance of 14 peak oral health organisations initiated by ADIA sent an Open Letter to Senate Committee Chair, Senator Jordon Steele-John, urging the Committee to make a recommendation for the Appointment of a Commonwealth Chief Oral Health Officer. The Commonwealth Chief Oral Health Officer’s role would be to drive a coordinated national approach to Australia’s Oral Health via a new roadmap for the provision of and access to Dental Services. ADIA is pleased to report this request has been heard and the appointment of a Chief Dental and Oral Health Officer appears in Recommendations 4 and 33 in the Final Report1 released yesterday.

Pictured L-R: Ms Stephanie Wells (ADIA), Senator Fatima Payman (Deputy Chair), Senator Jordon Steele-John (Chair), Dr Sarah Raphael (ADIA)

This appointment is pivotal to the success of all the other key recommendations that have been put in place to address the desperately needed improvements in oral health in Australia.
 
The latest release of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data on Oral Health2 last week, confirms that cost continues to be a barrier to access for oral healthcare for many Australians. This leads on to the shocking statistics that show that approximately 80,000 people living in Australia undergo hospitalisation for dental conditions each year that could have largely been prevented with regular, comprehensive preventive oral healthcare. This rate of potentially preventable hospitalisation for dental conditions is highest amongst children 5-9 years of age and is more than one-third higher for Indigenous Australians compared to Non-Indigenous Australians. With less than half of all Australians aged 15 years and over visiting a dental professional in the last 12 months, it is no wonder that Australia finds itself in a poor state of oral health!
 
This inquiry has once again shone a light on what we need to do to turn this around. With oral health a critical component of overall health and wellbeing, we now have solid recommendations to work towards. By improving the oral health of our nation, benefits to overall health such as lowered risk of heart disease and diabetes will result.  In addition, improved oral health allows everyday Australians to smile with confidence and be free of oral pain and discomfort.
 
The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is the peak body representing the suppliers and manufacturers of products, equipment and services to Australia’s oral health practitioners. ADIA’s vision is for an industry that empowers oral health professionals to advance the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Our members provide the latest products and technology to the oral health profession to enable wider access to oral healthcare, especially in rural and remote populations, aged care and disability settings.
 
The ADIA wishes to thank Senators Jordon Steele-John, Fatima Payman, Ross Cadell, Wendy Askew and Marielle Smith for their important work towards improvements in oral health for all Australians. We hope the Australian Government listens to the crucial recommendations and agrees to work with the Oral Health profession to make equitable access to oral health for all Australians a reality.
 
For media enquiries, please contact advocacy@adia.org.au or phone Dr Sarah Raphael on 0412 918 848.

 

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ADIA Announces New Partnership with AUP IT

Posted on 1 September 2023
ADIA Announces New Partnership with AUP IT

ADIA partners with AUP IT to support members in keeping their business safe

Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with cyber security company, AUP IT.

AUP IT is a professional services and consulting organisation with a ‘Strategy first, Technology next’ approach to helping businesses solve complex and vexing tech issues. Their services range from providing businesses with part-time CIOs who actively work with stakeholders in driving value and progressing digital transformation initiatives and cybersecurity through to automating repetitive work. AUP IT provides vulnerability assessments, Security Operations Centre (SOC) facilities, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) among other services.

Through this partnership, ADIA will assist its members to reduce their risk of data breach and strengthen their cyber resiliency through end-to-end IT managed services solutions priced exclusively for ADIA members. AUP IT CEO Raja Pradeep said, “AUP IT has extensive experience in the dental and medical industries with a deep understanding of the business drivers impacting the industry. As ADIA is the peak body representing manufacturers and suppliers of innovative dental products, we were excited to be able to work with them to safeguard the dental industry.”

“The dental industry, much like other industries that fall under the healthcare banner, is heavily regulated regarding Cyber Security and Data Protection. You can never be too careful when it comes to the protection of your critical data, people, and infrastructure. We are excited to be able to assist ADIA members in safeguarding their IT systems, identify areas of weakness and suggest potential IT solutions to mitigate risks both current and as they arise,” Mr Pradeep said.

ADIA CEO Kym de Britt looks forward to the new partnership enhancing the security of members’ IT systems. “I am delighted to announce ADIA has entered a new partnership with cyber security company, AUP IT. Recent high profile data breaches have highlighted the need for secure IT systems, and we look forward to being able to support our members’ cyber security needs with this partnership. ADIA recently carried out a vulnerability scan with AUP IT, the results of which were extremely insightful and demonstrated that this is a worthwhile exercise for any small business to undertake.”

For more information on this partnership, please contact ADIA Head Office on 1300 943 094.

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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards!

Posted on 1 August 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian Dental Industry Awards!

The Australian Dental Industry Awards honour high achievers in the dental industry and are an occasion to showcase the terrific work underway in the industry.

Assessed by a prestigious panel of independent industry experts, the Awards are nationally recognised, giving recipients the ultimate seal of approval to build trust and credibility with their clientele.

The Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner event on Friday, 22 March 2024 as part of SIDCON/ADX Sydney.

To celebrate the winners and finalists, all the participants will be recognised by the ADIA in the lead up to, and following the Gala Awards night.

The categories for this year are:

  • Business Continuity and Sustainability Award
  • The Thryv Innovation Award
  • Educational Initiative Award
  • Emerging Dental Manufacturer or Supplier Award
  • Marketing Award
  • Service and Support Award
  • Outstanding Achiever Award

Don't miss this opportunity for your business to receive the recognition it deserves. Submit your nomination now!

 
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